Deepwater Field Development - Flow Assurance - Dynamic ...
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Key <strong>Flow</strong> <strong>Assurance</strong> Issues<br />
•Slugging<br />
•Causes<br />
•Low fluid velocity<br />
•Bigger ≠ Better<br />
•Seabed bathymetry (downsloping)<br />
•Riser type<br />
•“Lazy-S” is a slug generator<br />
•Means of prevention<br />
•Increase flowrate<br />
•Separator pressure<br />
•Gas lift<br />
Advantages<br />
Proven<br />
Technology<br />
Relative<br />
Inexpensive<br />
Gas Lift<br />
Overview<br />
Disadvantages<br />
Erosion<br />
Concerns<br />
Lower<br />
Temperatures<br />
Difficult with<br />
Catenary Risers